Dullness

Why Does Skin Look Dull (And How To Fix It)?

When it comes to a case of dullness, there tends to be two major culprits: Dehydration and dead skin cells.

Dehydration, caused by a lack of water in the skin, reduces the skin’s elasticity—leaving your complexion looking flat and lustre-less.

On the other hand, dead skin cell build-up can instead leave the skin looking textured and inflamed. Our skin naturally churns through skin cells as part of its renewal process—but when the dead ones aren’t removed (with the help of exfoliation), your skin can be left lacking luminosity. Worst of all: Sometimes your skin can be dehydrated and cluttered with dead skin cells.

When it comes to tackling dullness, we recommend upping your exfoliation, hydration, and nourishment game to get your glow back on track. Ingredients like glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, and fatty acids that replenish and restore your skin are your new best mate.

Radiance Starts Here: Your Glow-Up Essentials

Our dullness collection is curated to target and treat skin with four steps. Start with a Glow Exfoliator on cleansed skin. Loaded with likes of glycolic acid and mandelic acid, Glow Exfoliator effectively penetrates the skin to sweep away dead skin cells and regenerate your skin barrier to reveal a brighter and more youthful complexion. Nice!

Follow up with Much Brighter Skin. Powered by 10% sodium ascorbyl phosphate, (a highly stable, anti-microbial, non-irritating form of vitamin C), niacinamide, and kakadu plum, Much Brighter Skin is your daily dose of radiance. Designed to target hyperpigmentation, this serum also helps promote collagen production to support your skins’ natural fullness and elasticity. Slot this into your morning routine.

Calm and soothe with a few drops of Face Hero. Your daily skin booster, Face Hero is made with 10 potent plant oils, formulated to target inflammation, fine lines, and dryness for a bouncy and bright complexion.

Level up your routine with some vitamin A, courtesy of Very Amazing Retinal. The ultimate straight-talking skincare ingredient, retinal is a great pick for a whole heap of skin issues but particularly for a case of lackluster complexion. Very Amazing Retinal increases cell turnover, stimulates collagen production, and regulates sebum production for luminous skin.

Just don’t use it on the same nights as your exfoliator (AHAs/BHAs and vitamin A don’t mix) and never layer over or under vitamin C (these two cancel each other out).

How To Build A Non-Irritating Routine

Some of skincare’s most glow-boosting ingredients need to be used with caution to avoid causing any (dullness-inducing) damage.

In the morning, start your routine with a simple cleanser and follow up with a pump or two of Much Brighter Skin. Ward off any dehydration with a few drops of Much Plumper Skin and finish your routine with your Nifty Fifty SPF of choice.

The AHAs in Glow Exfoliators increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun, so it’s crucial to use SPF in the morning. Every day. Rain or shine. Monsoon or blizzard. Without it, you're just increasing your chance of sun damage as well as not very glowy skin concerns like pigmentation, uneven skin tone, and texture.

In the evening, double cleanse to avoid any build of impurities and grime and follow up with a swipe of Glow Exfoliator. Then follow on with Very Amazing Retinal, Much Plumper Skin, a few drops of Face Hero and a generous dollop of your favourite moisturiser.

FAQs

What causes dull skin and how can I prevent it?

Dull skin is usually caused by dead cell build-up and dehydration. The best way to prevent it is keeping your skin hydrated and free from dead skin cells (aka. With the help of skincare).

How often should I exfoliate to improve skin radiance?

Every two or three days.

Which Go-To products are best for brightening dull skin?

The best Go-To products that are best for brightening dull skin are Glow Exfoliator, Much Brighter Skin, Very Amazing Retinal, and Face Hero.

Can I use brightening products if I have sensitive skin?

We recommend swapping Glow Exfoliator out for Gentle Exfoliator if you have sensitive skin. It’ll help to gently remove any build-up of dead skin and boost your glow without causing your skin to freak out. Much Brighter Skin is formulated with plenty of hydrating ingredients so it should be safe for sensitive skin.

As always, we recommend patch testing before using anything new on your face.

How long does it take to see results from glow-boosting skincare?

Yay! You got some new skincare bits. While all skin is different, we usually say it takes around four weeks to see changes in your skin. ‘Cos that means your skin has gone through at least one renewal cycle.

What ingredients should I look for to treat dullness?

Skincare’s finest dullness-targeting ingredients include: Glycolic acid, vitamin C, retinal, ceramides, and niacinamide.

Can dullness be caused by dehydration or lack of sleep?

Yes! Both!

Dullness in the skin can be caused by a whole medley of reasons. But dehydration and dead skin build-up tend to be the most common culprits. A lack of sleep will reduce collagen production and hydration, leading to lacklustre skin.

What’s the difference between dull skin and dry skin?

Dry skin is a skin type caused by a lack of natural oils (lipids) in the skin, while dull skin is a condition where the skin lacks radiance and can look uneven, textured, and even grey.

Can I use brightening products alongside my regular routine?

Yes! But for the best results, we recommend adding your brightening products into your permanent routine for consistent use (and consistent glowy results).

Our dullness-dispelling skincare works together to soothe your lack of glow. Once Glow Exfoliator gets to work removing dead skin, the glow-boosting properties of Much Brighter Skin can deeply penetrate the skin and Very Amazing Retinal is your straight-talking (clinically proven) Face Hero seals in glow, protecting the skin from free radicals and the threat of dehydration, unevenness, and dullness.